Dancing With ADHD: Embracing the Hyperactive Side of Neurodiversity Through Teaching With Dana Sproule

Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.  Our Guest today in their own words:  Dana Sproule, is a passionate teacher and literacy coach who loves learning about "neurodiversities" and loves working with students who have them.  She was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and suddenly her impulsive, hyperactive, obsessive and passionate behaviour and thinking started to make sense.  Dana is now grateful to have a good awareness of ADHD, and realizes you can only recover with awareness and knowledge.  Recently she has noticed connections between ADHD and individuals who are in 12 step recovery programs.  Looking ahead to the future, Dana believes there should be a substantial increase in ADHD testing and support in our educational systems, so hopefully this could help our future generations avoid the pitfalls individuals with a little less dopamine can run into. Enjoy! 

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00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing!

00:41 - Introducing and welcome Teacher and Literacy Coach, Dana Sproule!!

01:45 - So what's your backstory?

ADHD traits in children and people attending AA meetings and thinks AA should acknowledge the connection.

06:50 - Ironically hyperactive people love singing, dancing, sports, but struggle with small talk and team sports.

09:35 On Breaking the stigma: ADHD acceptance and progress towards destigmatization

12:00 - Hope for a future without stigma.

00:00 -Ever want to pursue a degree in Psychology? Here are some other good topics Dana Sproule and Peter Shankman discussed today.. that you will learn more about if you will tune-in :)

- Dana's personal experience of being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult

- Discussion of the connection between ADHD and addiction

- The need for more research in the area of neurodiversity and addiction

- Correlation between neurodiversity and incarceration rates

- Personal experience of being open about their ADHD and its positive impact on their job search

- Progress in society's understanding and acceptance of ADHD

- Sharing knowledge and observations with teachers and principals

- Criticism of negative stereotypes and misinformation surrounding ADHD

- Advocacy for play-based learning and outdoor time in schools

- Discussion of ADHD testing in schools and the potential benefits

- Comfort and relief in realizing one has ADHD and eliminating shame

- Importance of openness and the harmful effects of secrets and shame

- Noticing ADHD behaviors in students and personal associations with ADHD

- Observations of ADHD traits in participants of Adult Child of Alcoholics and Al-Anon meetings

- Connection between ADHD and partners attending Alcoholics Anonymous

- Suggestion for incorporating a brain-based component into the twelve-step program

13:00 -  How do our hot subscribers find out more about you? 

Web:  Ms. Sproule is not a big fan of socials, but if you have a question you may email her [email protected] or you can contact us for her address. 

[Ms. Sproule did not verbally share her email address -Ed]

14:11 - Hey, hellooo from Earth!!@ ERF!  YEs! You right there with the cool earbuds and big grain Golden brain! Yes YOU dear!  We are THrr~rilled that you are here & listening!! Repeat in forward and to your kiddo'sx!  ADHD and all forms of Neurodiversity are gifts, not curses. -Peter Shankman. And ooh-ooh now.. and just by the way, if you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman

0000 - Faster Than Normal Podcast info & credits. Guys, as always thanks so much for subscribing! Faster Than Normal is for YOU! We want to know what you'd like to hear! Do you have a cool friend with a great story? We'd love to learn about, and from them. I'm www.petershankman.com and you can reach out anytime via email at [email protected] or @petershankman on all of the socials. You can also find us at @FasterNormal on all of the socials. It really helps when you drop us a review on iTunes and of course, subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already! As you know, the more reviews we get, the more people we can reach. Help us to show the world that ADHD is a gift, not a curse!  All right, guys, as always, than you for listening. Love that you're here. Any news, shoot us a note. Petershankman.com go to fastennormal.com everywhere but Twitter. We are on Blue Sky now at Peter Shankman on Blue Sky. [Ed- I will siphon -in BlueSky and learn about that next week!! If not in two or so, cooL??  -Ed]

[Also Ed here. SorryIFneedbe: This is still a relatively brand new experiment in editing show notes, transcriptions sort of; so if you notice any important, or significant goofs we've missed here or along, please do let us know @FasterNormal  Thanks! -sb]